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A photograph of a Suhasini puja ritual inside a golden-hued temple hall with carved pillars and a red carpet strewn with yellow marigold petals and rice grains. A bare-chested priest in a white turban and white dhoti with gold border stands at left, extending his hand toward three seated women. The woman at left wears a purple sari and holds a small brass lamp; the centre woman wears a teal sari with gold necklaces and bangles; the woman at right wears a pink brocade sari and gold necklace with hands folded. A lit oil lamp and a small altar with a figure and floral decorations stand behind them.

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A photograph of a temple ritual on a red cloth floor scattered with yellow marigold petals and flowers. A priest bent forward at left wears a white dhoti with gold border and a white-and-yellow turban, his bare torso visible, and reaches toward a woman. Two women sit on the floor: one in a purple sari with gold necklace and earrings, and the central woman in a teal and navy silk sari with a gold necklace and multiple bangles, holding a folded purple cloth topped with a yellow flower. A third woman in a pink brocade sari sits at right. Behind them stands a golden temple pillar and doorway with a colourful cloth hanging.A photograph inside a golden-hued temple hall during a Suhasini puja ritual. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white turban stands at left, holding a brass plate with a lit lamp and offering it toward two seated women on a red cloth scattered with yellow flower petals. The woman in the center wears a purple sari with a gold border and a gold necklace with a garland; the woman at right wears a teal and navy sari and a gold necklace. Ornate gold pillars and carved wall panels frame the shrine doorway, decorated with colourful striped cloth.A temple ritual scene on a red cloth floor scattered with yellow marigold petals. A bare-chested priest with a white and yellow turban and white dhoti leans in from the left, handling a folded blue cloth. Seated women in silk saris are part of the ceremony: one in a magenta and gold sari with a gold necklace, wearing a bindi, holds the blue cloth; another in a blue sari with a red blouse and a gold pendant sits at right, hands pressed together in prayer. Behind them, a gilded shrine holds a deity murti with garlands, a small elephant figure and rows of small figurines on a red-draped altar.A ritual scene inside a gold-toned temple hall with a red carpet. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and a white turban stands at left, holding a silver plate with a lit flame toward three seated women. Scattered yellow marigold petals lie on the red carpet. The seated women wear a violet saree, a teal saree and a pink saree with gold zari, each with a gold necklace; the woman in pink has her hands folded. Behind them, a shrine area holds small deity murtis, a lion-figure, a floral arrangement and a kalasha-like offering. Decorative ceiling medallion overhead.A photograph of a Suhasini puja ritual in a temple hall with golden pillars and a red carpet strewn with yellow marigold petals. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold-bordered upper cloth and a white-and-gold head wrap bends forward, holding and guiding the hands of a seated woman. The woman wears a deep purple silk sari and a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and sits on a teal-bordered cloth. A distant figure in dark clothing stands in the background.Three women sit cross-legged on a red cloth floor scattered with yellow marigold petals inside a gold-toned temple hall. The woman on the left wears a purple silk sari, the centre woman a teal and navy silk sari with a pink-and-gold cloth draped over her lap holding yellow flowers, and the woman on the right wears a magenta silk sari and blue blouse. All wear gold necklaces and bangles. A partly visible figure in white dhoti with an orange-gold border stands at the left edge, and striped temple banners hang in the background. The women appear to be taking part in a puja ritual.A ritual scene inside a gold-decorated temple hall with a red carpet strewn with petals. On the left, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border and white turban holds a lit lamp towards seated women. Three women sit on the red floor with hands folded: one in a teal blouse and dark skirt, one in a pink silk sari with gold border and gold necklace, and one in a blue silk sari with gold border and layered gold necklace. A fourth woman in a pink sari stands at the right edge. Behind them is a shrine with deity murtis, a painted elephant pair, and a board reading KAILASA HYDERABAD. Marigold garlands lie on the floor.A photograph of a Suhasini puja in a gold-toned temple hall with a red carpet. A priest in a white dhoti with orange borders and an orange-and-white head cloth bends forward, washing or touching the feet of a seated woman in a pink silk saree with gold jewellery. Beside her sits a woman in a deep blue saree with a red and gold border, wearing a gold necklace and bangles, looking down at a brass plate. A woman in a bright pink saree with a patterned border sits on the right with clasped hands, and other women in blue and pink sarees sit behind. Brass plates with water and offerings lie on the floor. Five women are visible, one priest, and carved golden pillars with colourful garlands frame the scene.A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall during a puja. A priest in white dhoti with a yellow and white turban leans forward at left, offering or handling something over a cloth. A woman in a deep blue silk sari with an orange border and a heavy gold necklace sits on a red carpet scattered with yellow marigold petals, eyes lowered. To the right, a seated woman in a pink and red silk sari watches. Behind them is a gold-painted column, a shrine with a deity murti, and a tray of flower garlands.Photograph of a Suhasini puja ritual inside a gold-decorated temple hall. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with gold border, a white head cloth and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left holding a brass bowl of yellow offerings. Beside him a woman in a red blouse and blue saree wears a gold necklace and sits with hands folded. A second woman in a pink saree sits at right, and a seated woman in a purple-blue saree and gold jewellery sits beside them. A devotee in a white head cloth bends forward in a yellow-bordered white garment. Behind them stands a large deity murti in red saree and gold adornments, draped in multicolour garlands. A red-draped table holds a tray of flowers and offerings. A red carpet covers the floor.A photograph inside a gold-trimmed temple hall with a red carpet scattered with yellow marigold petals and loose flowers. A priest with a white and yellow turban and bare back leans over at left, handling a folded blue cloth held by a woman in a pink and gold brocade saree with a gold bead necklace and gold bangles, seated in front of a shrine. Beside her a woman in a blue saree with a red and gold border and heavy gold necklace sits with her eyes lowered. On the shrine table behind are a golden elephant, a lion figure, a deity murti with floral garlands, and floral arrangements. The scene suggests a puja offering of cloth.A priest in white dhoti and white turban with orange border kneels on a red carpet, pouring water over the feet of a seated woman. Three women sit beside him: one in a pink silk saree with a gold necklace smiling, one in a blue and red saree with a gold necklace and bangles, and one in a pink saree with gold bangles. The woman in blue has her bare feet placed on a brass plate. Golden carved pillars and a decorated doorway with striped hangings stand behind them, with warm ceiling lights overhead.